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policy

po·licy

UK/ˈpɒl.ə.si/ US/ˈpɒl.ɪ.si/ common

noun

1.

a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government

  • “they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation”
2.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

  • “it was a policy of retribution”
  • “a politician keeps changing his policies”
3.

written contract or certificate of insurance

  • “you should have read the small print on your policy”
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Origin

From Middle English policie, from Old French policie, pollicie and police, from Late Latin politia (“citizenship; government”), classical Latin polītīa (in Cicero), from Ancient Greek πολιτεία (politeía, “citizenship; polis, (city) state; government”), from πολίτης (polítēs, “citizen”). Doublet of police, polis (“police”), and polity.

Phrases

  • discretionary fiscal policy
  • domestic policy
  • domestic policy council
  • endowment policy
  • exit policy
  • fiscal policy
  • foreign policy
  • honesty is the best policy

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